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Accounting Analyst 2026-01664
State of Wyoming —Cheyenne, WY
- $32.33 - $35.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Wellness program
- Health savings account

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Accounting Analyst 2026-01664

State of Wyoming -
Cheyenne, WY

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Job Details

Full-time
$32.33 - $35.92 an hour

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

GAAP

Full Job Description

Salary

$32.33 - $35.92 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01664

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Job Classification

FIAC09

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time Accounting Analyst position providing fiscal support to the HealthCare Financing Division (HCF/Medicaid) with the Wyoming Department of Health. The position reviews and approves payments to ensure compliance with state and federal policies. The position supports the Senior Accounting Analyst with administrative payments, tracking, and reporting, including payroll accounting for the division. The position will also provide backup across the HCF/Medicaid fiscal team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, and support for federal reporting.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement-Pensionand457Bplansthathelpyoubuildasecure future
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: [email protected]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

Approves fiscal and payroll transactions with agency director approval.
Enforce state fiscal policies and procedures and ensure that program staff are submitting payments that are not only coded correctly but also include all required supporting documentation.
Support all payroll accounting and travel reimbursement for the HealthCare Financing division, including budget coding, reporting, review, and approval of pay approval forms and travel reimbursement forms.
Monitor, process, and manage all weekly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) transactions.
Provide backup across the HealthCare Financing fiscal team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, and support for federal reporting.
Analyze financial reports prepared for federal agencies prior to submission.
Prepares, analyzes, and interprets fiscal information and carries out special studies.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates with working knowledge of the WyomingOnline Financial System (WOLFS).
Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE:

Must be familiar with Governmental Accounting, GAAP, GASB, and the governmental budget process.
Knowledge and skills in fund accounting, including auditing practices, knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes, and knowledge of grant management.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Access, including the ability to create pivot tables.
Skill in financial review and development of periodic reports.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with program managers and peers.
Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances.
Knowledge of the state accounting (WOLFS) system.
Ability to gather data and review analytically to answer questions and resolve problems; ability to handle several projects or tasks at once and meet deadlines; attention to detail; ability to organize and follow a task through to completion with little supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Accountant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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